My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 54 A Startling Turn

Evelyn

Unbelievable! Both Chloe and Jacob were nowhere to be seen.

I was already freaking out. It wasn't as if I didn't trust Jacob, but the truth was that I didn't trust Chloe. However, I fully believed in her ability to manipulate. Even her face said that she was a twisted, manipulative, filthy and fucked-up bitch.

What if she ends up creating a distance between me and Jacob? She could, it was not an impossible task for her, given that she and Jacob had been in a relationship for years. It was natural that Jacob would have a soft spot for her, I wouldn't blame him for that, but... I didn't want to lose him. That was the only reason I was freaking out.

The last thing I wanted was to find him and Chloe locked up in a room - yes, I feared it. I absolutely feared it no matter how much I trusted Jacob. But he wouldn't cheat on me, would he?

God, this is driving me insane.

Being disappointed with not finding them on the entire first floor, I headed up the stairs.

I swear to god, if I ended up finding Chloe with him, I would burn her alive. As for Jacob, I didn't know what I'd say. I could only hope he wouldn't end up disappointing me.

But hopes always get broken, don't they?- Fuck. I needed to stop thinking and just look for him. The last thing I wanted to do was to act like an immature bitch and come to a conclusion before even confronting him or simply asking him about the real situation.

I didn't want to be one of those stupid women. But my emotions...they were already making a mess.

My eyes searched everywhere around the corridor, the hall, the vacant areas, and rooms that I took the privilege to peek in until a sudden voice called my name.

"Hey, Evelyn."

to see my mom's boyfriend walking over to me. "Have you seen your mom anywhere

I shook my

without telling him? It wouldn't

seemed like he wasn't used to staying away from my mother, which was a good thing in some ways—it meant she was treating him right, unlike how she had treated my dad.

you can

but she's not picking

wanted to end this conversation as soon as I could. I had a task

touching up her make-up, you know. She doesn't prefer looking bad," I said, trying to extricate myself from the conversation, "Please, excuse me, I am a bit

a

mother's boyfriend was equally annoying

your mom...well," he hesitated for a second before opening his mouth, "I'd like to apologize for what your mom said to you the other day. I don't know exactly what she said to you, but I know she was pissed and she might have crossed the line. I am trying to talk to her, and she won't breathe a word to Samuel or anyone. Please don't misunderstand her. She's only trying to protect you, and she may have ended up hurting you in the process. Maybe it'll

so dismissive previously, "It's just... it's a complicated situation. Thank you for

I just did what was right," He smiled back, "I hope you can solve things sooner and choose what's wise. It's your decision, and I don't think you should be influenced by anyone. Do what makes

wished my mom would have been as understanding as her boyfriend. If only she could respect my choices instead

again," this time, my smile

going then. I need to find your mom. Can't afford her being drunk

view, a realization washed

needed to find

second, the fear of losing control was reaching its peak. At some point, I even debated whether or

He didn't just say it; he made me feel loved. How could someone make another person feel that way if they didn't truly love them? No. He wouldn't engage with that woman. He had told me she meant nothing to him, just a part of his past filled with

peered into several rooms, most of them empty, with guests downstairs enjoying the music and alcohol. The

was nowhere to be found. There was no trace of him, not even